Now is the time to be aware of the need to limit exposure and risks related to COVID-19 for you and everyone who lives and works on your farm. As always, practicing biosecurity measures is critical for the safety of livestock, farm employees and the public. It is now critical to also consider ways to limit person-to-person contact, limit groups to no more than ten people and maintain social distance of six feet. If you,
In the midst of this unprecedented situation, here are some ways to give back & support your community. Donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – McLean County Emergency Management is accepting donations of N95 masks, gloves, etc. Drop off location is McLean County’s Sheriff’s office lobby. Include your contact information with the donation. Donate Blood – if you are healthy, make an appointment to donate blood. Blood drive cancellations due to coronavirus have lead to a
The Renewable Fuel Standard, dicamba regulations and trade served as key discussion topics during the recent Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington trip held March 10-12. McLean County Farm Bureau board member, Carly Rickard, traveled to the nation’s capital March 10-12 along with 16 other Illinois farmers. Rickard met with Congressman Darin LaHood, as well as U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth, and Dick Durbin. The group also visited with officials at the USDA including Gregg Doud,
Starting March 16, the McLean County Farm Bureau office will be a 2020 Census Access Center. Farm Bureau members or any member of the public can stop by the MCFB office at 2242 Westgate Drive in Bloomington from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday to complete the 2020 Census online. The suggested completion date is April 1, 2020. For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau is gathering responses through an online survey. The 2020
Eighteen teams battled for bragging rights and cash prizes in a friendly competition at McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Trivia Night Feb 29. The event raised more than $6,500 to support local agriculture education efforts. McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation supports Ag in the Classroom, local FFA chapter grants, Ag Leadership Scholarships, and the educational exhibit at McLean County Fair. Team “Super Friends” narrowly edged out team “We Teach Ag – What’s Your Superpower?” for
